Water current power generation device for providing power to an electrically operated valve
By setting up magnetic blocks and coil assemblies on a water-driven rotor, combined with a rectifier module and a battery, the problem of power supply for electric valves in farmland irrigation systems has been solved, achieving an efficient, stable, and green power supply solution suitable for various water systems.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INNER MONGOLIA YANFENG AGRI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In farmland irrigation systems, the problem of powering electric valves is that they are costly and difficult to maintain. Existing hydroelectric power generation devices are complex in structure and not suitable for low flow rate and small pipe diameter scenarios. Furthermore, solar power is greatly affected by weather and has insufficient endurance.
A water flow power generation device was designed, which uses water flow to drive the rotor to rotate. Magnetic blocks are distributed in a ring around the rotor, and coil components are set on the outside. The alternating current is converted into direct current through a rectifier module and a battery to power electric valves. The structure is simple and suitable for low flow rate and small pipe diameter scenarios.
It achieves stable power supply for electric valves, reduces field engineering costs, improves power generation efficiency, is highly adaptable, supports rapid maintenance, meets green and environmental protection requirements, and is suitable for farmland irrigation systems and other water systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of farmland irrigation technology, and in particular relates to a water flow power generation device that provides power to electric valves. Background Technology
[0002] In water pipelines, valves are essential components. To achieve automatic valve control, electric valves are often used to open and close them. These electric valves require a power source; however, in certain environments, there is no power supply, or installing power lines is cumbersome or costly. For example, in farmland irrigation systems, the main pipeline connects to multiple branch pipelines via distributors, which are typically located in the fields. To achieve precision irrigation and remote control, the distributors use electric valves to control the flow of branch pipelines. However, laying power lines in the fields presents problems such as high cost and maintenance difficulties. Existing technologies use solar energy or batteries for some devices, but these suffer from drawbacks such as susceptibility to weather conditions and insufficient power endurance. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an efficient and stable power supply solution.
[0003] Currently, there are devices that generate electricity using water flow, but they are mostly suitable for larger pipe diameters or high flow velocity scenarios, and their structures are complex and inconvenient to install. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems existing in the prior art and provide a water flow power generation device that provides power to electric valves. It has a simple structure, is easy to install, and solves the problem of power supply for electric valves.
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows: a water flow power generation device that provides power to an electric valve includes a rotor driven to rotate by water flow inside a water pipe, with several magnetic blocks distributed in a ring around the rotor; and one or more coil assemblies fixedly arranged outside the water pipe at the positions corresponding to the magnetic blocks.
[0006] Preferably, the rotor includes a rotor bushing and a rotor ring arranged concentrically, with multiple blades arranged in a ring between the rotor bushing and the rotor ring, and several magnetic blocks arranged in a ring embedded on the rotor ring.
[0007] Preferably, a bracket is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water pipe. The bracket includes a bracket bushing and a bracket ring. Multiple annular distributed radial plates are connected between the bracket bushing and the bracket ring. The rotor is rotatably mounted on the bracket through a central shaft installed between the bracket bushing and the rotor bushing.
[0008] Preferably, the coil assembly includes a coil holder disposed on the wall of the water pipe, a coil housing fixedly mounted on the coil holder by screws, and a coil winding disposed inside the coil housing.
[0009] Preferably, the coil housing includes a housing and a cover.
[0010] Preferably, the magnetic blocks are made of neodymium iron boron material, the number of magnetic blocks is even, and the magnetic blocks are arranged with alternating N and S poles.
[0011] Preferably, it also includes a rectifier module and a battery. The coil assembly is connected to the rectifier module via wires, and the output of the rectifier module is connected to the battery to convert the AC power output by the coil assembly into DC power and store it in the battery for powering the electric valve.
[0012] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:
[0013] (1) Structural optimization: The external coil avoids the risk of water immersion and leakage, while the internal rotor does not affect the original pipeline structure and is easy to install.
[0014] (2) Energy self-sufficiency: The irrigation water flow generates electricity, eliminating the need to lay power lines and reducing the cost of field engineering.
[0015] (3) High efficiency and stability: The neodymium iron boron magnet and alternating magnetic pole design improve power generation efficiency and are suitable for low flow rate (such as farmland irrigation) and small pipe diameter scenarios.
[0016] (4) Reliable range: The battery energy storage solution overcomes the shortcomings of solar energy being affected by weather, ensuring the continuous operation of electric valves.
[0017] (5) Easy maintenance: The modular design supports quick disassembly and repair, reducing system downtime.
[0018] (6) Strong adaptability: By adjusting the number of magnetic blocks, the number of coil turns and the blade angle, it can be flexibly adapted to different flow requirements and has a wide range of applications.
[0019] (7) Green and environmentally friendly: No carbon emissions, in line with the trend of sustainable agricultural development, and reduces long-term operation and maintenance costs.
[0020] (8) Application scenarios: It is especially suitable for remote control power supply of electric valves of water distributors in farmland irrigation systems, and can also be extended to industrial pipelines, urban water supply systems and other scenarios. When linked with intelligent control systems, it can realize functions such as flow monitoring and valve opening adjustment, forming a complete smart water solution. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water flow power generation device that provides power to electric valves according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water pipe and coil holder of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotor, support, coil housing, and coil winding of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotor, support, coil housing, and coil winding of this utility model in an exploded state.
[0025] In the diagram: 1 Water pipe, 2 Rotor, 21 Magnet, 22 Rotor bushing, 23 Rotor ring, 24 Blade, 4 Support, 41 Support bushing, 42 Support ring, 43 Spoke, 5 Central shaft, 3 Coil assembly, 30 Coil seat, 31 Housing, 32 Housing cover, 33 Coil winding. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a water flow power generation device for supplying power to an electric valve includes a rotor 2 driven to rotate by water flow, disposed inside a water pipe 1, with twelve magnetic blocks 21 arranged in a ring around the rotor 2; a coil assembly 3 is fixedly disposed outside the water pipe 1 at the positions corresponding to the magnetic blocks 21. The rotor 2 includes a rotor bushing 22 and a rotor ring 23 arranged concentrically, with three blades 24 arranged in a ring between the rotor bushing 22 and the rotor ring 23, and the twelve magnetic blocks 21 are arranged in a ring and embedded in the outer wall of the rotor ring 23. A bracket 4 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water pipe 1, the bracket 4 including a bracket bushing 41 and a bracket ring 42, with three ring-shaped spokes 43 connected between the bracket bushing 41 and the bracket ring 42, and the rotor 2 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 4 via a central shaft 5 installed between the bracket bushing 41 and the rotor bushing 22. The coil assembly 3 includes a coil base 30 mounted on the wall of the water pipe 1. A coil shell (shell 31 and shell cover 32) is fixedly mounted on the coil base 30 by screws. A coil winding 33 is disposed inside the coil shell. The coil shell includes a shell 31 and a shell cover 32. The magnetic blocks 21 are made of neodymium iron boron material, and twelve magnetic blocks 21 are arranged alternately with N and S poles. It also includes a rectifier module and a storage battery. The coil assembly (3) is connected to the rectifier module through wires. The output end of the rectifier module is connected to the storage battery. The AC power output by the coil assembly 3 is converted into DC power and stored in the storage battery for powering the electric valve.
[0028] The above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Simple modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model do not depart from the essence and scope of the technical solution of this utility model.
Claims
1. A water flow power generation device for supplying power to electric valves, characterized in that: The device includes a rotor (2) driven to rotate by water flow inside the water pipe (1), and several magnetic blocks (21) are distributed in a ring around the rotor (2); one or more coil assemblies (3) are fixedly installed outside the water pipe (1) at the positions corresponding to the magnetic blocks (21).
2. The water flow power generation device for providing power to electric valves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotor (2) includes a rotor bushing (22) and a rotor ring (23) arranged concentrically. Multiple blades (24) are arranged in a ring between the rotor bushing (22) and the rotor ring (23), and several magnetic blocks (21) are arranged in a ring on the rotor ring (23).
3. The water flow power generation device for providing power to electric valves according to claim 2, characterized in that: A bracket (4) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the water pipe (1). The bracket (4) includes a bracket bushing (41) and a bracket ring (42). Multiple annular distribution plates (43) are connected between the bracket bushing (41) and the bracket ring (42). The rotor (2) is rotatably installed on the bracket (4) through a central shaft (5) installed between the bracket bushing (41) and the rotor bushing (22).
4. The water flow power generation device for providing power to electric valves according to claim 3, characterized in that: The coil assembly (3) includes a coil seat (30) disposed on the wall of the water pipe (1), a coil shell is fixedly mounted on the coil seat (30) by screws, and a coil winding (33) is disposed inside the coil shell.
5. The water flow power generation device for providing power to electric valves according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coil housing includes a housing (31) and a cover (32).
6. The water flow power generation device for providing power to electric valves according to claim 5, characterized in that: The magnetic blocks (21) are made of neodymium iron boron material. The number of magnetic blocks (21) is even. The magnetic blocks (21) are arranged with alternating N and S poles.
7. The water flow power generation device for supplying power to an electric valve according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It also includes a rectifier module and a battery. The coil assembly (3) is connected to the rectifier module by wires. The output end of the rectifier module is connected to the battery to convert the AC power output by the coil assembly (3) into DC power and store it in the battery to power the electric valve.